London Fashion Notes

Evening Post, Volume CXVII, Issue 23, 27 January 1934, Page 7

London Fashion Notes

LONDON, December 1,

It is amusing^ to learn in November what fashion intends us to wear in March! It, is even more-interesting to. see a collection in 1933 full of, the nowest ideas for 1934.' • • ■ •- .-

A young English designer has brought out a spring collection at'a season when formerly all eyes have been turned to Paris-for, new ideps. He is having a great success, for all the dress critics have pronounced his ,models charming,' showing exquisite t^ste blended with agreat sense of freshness and originality.

Quite a number ofthese models were for evening wear, and the mannequins seemed to grow taller '; and taller as ench .new model; they ' appeared in. emphasised the high-in-the-neck and down-to-the-ground mode. - The Spanish movement at the backof the skirt was ■ a feature of many gowiis—one particularly lovely in dark brown lace, five inches wide, joined together in rows to make" a sheath fitting gown from throat to the knees, from where it, spread into a series of narrow brown tulle frills that frothed out round the ankles and-spread out on the floor at the...back, . like a Spanish dancer's dress.

Another loVely evening'gown'was'in black tulk and taffetas. -The taffetas, in two-inch wide /strips appliqued on to the black, tulle from.: the knees to the bodice, with" one deep" double tulle flounce draping' from a- point rather higher. on : one side of the. skirt down to the ground. This was mounted over several other deep tulle flounces,.and one of stiffened horsehair, to give the, desired fullness at the hem, which was slit at one side to show a blonde stocking in walking or dancing. . The bodice, simply draped taffetas over one shoulder with one huge bow perched at the back and one end falling to the waist. ■ NEW MATERIALS.

1 New- materials for day frocks showed the loveliest jerseys. Some of these are as soft as crepe dc chine ■■arid yet they are wool and British-made. :In every shade of colour, with plain surfaces and fancy' weaves, one 'had- to feel these fabrics to give them.an- ordinary name, for these new jerseys drape and mould the figure and ■ imitate every other material.

The newest printed crepes show designs in two colours only—-brown on white, white oirdark blue, coral red on beige, etc. The.design usually consists of wavy; uneven lines forming swirling stripes or circles, but aj the moment the tloral pattern is left severely alone.

Taffetas is a silk.which will be much used next spring, and a lovely new romaiii—called ribbed roniain—which is the sort of material one can wear endlessly. ' .

This fabric is soft enough to drape beautifully, and yet firm enough to hang well by itself. The not-too-bright surface adds to its charm, giving it a rich quality without being showy.

Beautiful new laces include the heavy angel-skin lace in pale beige, pink, brown, and black. Other smart fabrics were cravat silks in small checks, etc., like men's ties and: wide stripes like club colours. A white taffetas with ■alternate wide stripes of satin and taffetas is reminiscent of the gay 'nineties. NOVELTY TRIMMINGS. ■ A pale beige dress in'fine jersey had a yoke that tied in the. neck, and half sleeves from' wrist to elbow of glossy] black snakeskiu, as soft and supple as satin. • .■ '■• . ■ ■ Unusual bolts are. as numerous as. roses in June. On a grey flannel dress tho belt of navy blue kid was fastened with a real horse's bit. One end of the belt passing, over the middle of the-bit, and; the other; end being split in. two, each.end fastening to a ring of the bit, with,small.-.st?el buckles. ,The

8»Mltlly WrlttM !« Tfci >«*t" I bodice fastened across near the left shoulder with two more. small blue leather straps and buckles. By the way, navy blue'with grey is smart, whether your suit is linen or flannel. A navy hat, ■or blbu'se and shoes* and gloves,-'..all.help to' give a grey outfit a.very chic appearance, even if the" sMt-is last year's.. . ' WEAR SHORTS WITH CARE. • Jh'e coining of.-. summer you are probably-, planning clothes 'for tennis and beach'activities,'so the question of holiday clothes 'should .interest you. Following .on the: success, of our-tennis girls wearing snorts, the, vogue for this sort of garmont 'is likely \to increase. If

latest silhouette,

you are young, slim, and have lovely legs, all is well, but do not rush into shorts thinking they; are bound to increase your attractions,; because they happen to be' convenient for strenuous sport. . :

The average woman who has passed the first flush of youth is not built to wear shorts, or indeed any other-trouser garment in .public. This is also applicable to some very young.girls who are heavily built, and,l have to confess that during the -summer II Saw- some depressing female , ; figures' braving public opinion in either shorts' or ■ the grey flannel trousers - which . showed' their popularity for country walking or holiday wear. !-. '■■ . V ' ;

" If, you'like shorts; forHennis, and if well; cut ,they are practical and charming; on t^e.'courtj'navo.a complete suit of blouse arid shorts, with a matching slclrt that "buttons over when not' plftyiiig, or for walking through the, town. -i A: pretty id.ea is to have a coloured blouse with short sleeves trimmed frith the same' white' material that makes the shorts "and skirt. ;

This may be pique or linen of fine white jersey. The latter is; light and does not crush, and supplies just, the right warmth to prevent chills after a strenuous game. "; '". ; .','';

iEUTH.SIBLEY.